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- [mahyl-pohst]
- /ˈmaɪlˌpoʊst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahyl-pohst]
- /ˈmaɪlˌpoʊst/
Definitions of milepost word
- noun milepost any of a series of posts set up to mark distance by miles, as along a highway, or an individual post showing the distance to or from a place. 1
- noun milepost a notable point or significant event in the progress or development of something; milestone. 1
- noun milepost A marker set up to indicate how distant a particular place is. 1
- noun milepost roadsign showing distance in miles 1
- noun milepost a marking post on a racecourse a mile before the finishing line 0
- noun milepost a signpost that shows the distance in miles to or from a place 0
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Origin of milepost
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1760-70; mile + post1
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Parts of speech for Milepost
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
milepost popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
milepost usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for milepost
noun milepost
- memorial — something designed to preserve the memory of a person, event, etc., as a monument or a holiday.
- museum — a building or place where works of art, scientific specimens, or other objects of permanent value are kept and displayed.
- milestone — a stone functioning as a milepost.
- tree — Sir Herbert Beerbohm [beer-bohm] /ˈbɪər boʊm/ (Show IPA), (Herbert Beerbohm) 1853–1917, English actor and theater manager; brother of Max Beerbohm.
- monument — something erected in memory of a person, event, etc., as a building, pillar, or statue: the Washington Monument.
Antonyms for milepost
noun milepost
- whole — comprising the full quantity, amount, extent, number, etc., without diminution or exception; entire, full, or total: He ate the whole pie. They ran the whole distance.
Top questions with milepost
- what is milepost?
- what is a milepost?
- what does a milepost sign signify?
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Matching words
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